Coach Todd McLellan has remained non-committal in announcing Niemi as his starter in goal for Wednesday's season opener against the Kings, David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News reports. Though Niemi is still generally expected to slot in between the pipes Wednesday night, McLellan's reluctance to declare him as the Sharks' No. 1 suggests a true timeshare with Alex Stalock could be in the works to begin the season. Niemi turned in a respectable preseason, posting a 2.23 GAA and a .916 save percentage, but Stalock supplied even stronger numbers (1.59, .921). It may take awhile for a clear starter to emerge this season, but whomever does should hold ample fantasy value behind an excellent offense and acceptable defense.